US Bridges

Walnut Street over CSX Railroad

Good

Christian County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI S JCT US 41 · Structure no. 024B00183N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,107
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Street over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Street over CSX Railroad in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,107 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,107 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.5 MI S JCT US 41
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.85528, -87.48806
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,107 (2022)
Projected traffic11,107 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Street over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Street over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Walnut Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 11,107 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.